The Flash is a popular DC comic's superhero begun in 1956. Since his stylish debut, the Scarlet Speedster has fought crime at superhuman speeds and quickly become one of the most recognized superheroes of all time. Read on for some steps on how to truly be a Flash fan.

Steps

1

Evaluate why you like the Flash. You can't call yourself a fan without actually liking him.

Can you relate with Flash? Is he a great role model in your opinion? Think this way in your evaluation.

2

Understand that the Flash is not a Marvel character. Always, remember this. If you slip up and identify Flash as a Marvel character, you'll probably have a few angry fanboys/girls on your hands.

3

Read and understand Flash's back story. He was a forensics scientist who was fatefully struck by a lightning bolt, gifting him with the ability to run at superhuman speeds.

4

Learn/know the different versions of Flash. These are:

Barry Allen, the main Flash

Wally West, AKA Kid Flash, Flash's nephew

The Reverse Flash, Flash's nemesis

Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and, in the TV shows, the Earth-2 Flash

Hunter Zolomon, Jay Garrick's nemesis

Zoom, the Earth-2 Reverse Flash

5

Familiarize yourself with Flash's enemies. Here are some examples:

Grodd

Weather Wizard

The Trickster

Mirror Master

King Shark

Reverse Flash

Captain Cold.

6

Familiarize with side characters from the Flash comics, such as:

Iris West

Joe West (CW TV show only)

Cisco Ramon/Vibe

Caitlin Snow/Killer Frost

7

Read all the original Flash comics. These introduce the classic Jay Garrick, Wally West, and Barry Allen.

8

Read the newer Flash comics. Some good reads are:

Crisis on Infinite Earths

Lost Time Issues #30-40

Dastardly Death of the Rougues

Flashpoint

Flash: Rebirth

Final Crisis

9

Familiarize yourself with the DCEU (DC Extended Universe) Flash. This is the Flash that appears in DC's new movies.

His first appearance was a vision in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, but will appear in 2018 in his own movie and in 2017 and 2019 in the Justice League movies.

10

Watch Flash's appearances in animated movies. Some of his most notable appearances were in:

Justice League: New Frontier

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

Justice League: Doom

Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

Justice League vs. Teen Titans

11

Watch the CBS 1990s Flash TV show. It stars John Wesley Shipp as the Flash.

12

Watch the CW 2014 Flash TV show. It stars Grant Gustin as the Flash.

You should be aware that CW's Flash adds new characters into the mix, alters back stories, and changes villain alter egos, motivations, and relationships.

13

Watch the Arrow/Flash crossover episodes. Arrow is another CW TV show that started in 2012. It follows the vigilante Green Arrow, and as Barry Allen is friends with him, occasionally stars Flash and other Flash characters. The crossover episodes are:

The Scientist (Season 2, Episode 8)

Taken (Season 4, Episode 15)

Three Ghosts (Season 2, Episode 9)

The Man Under the Hood (Season 2, Episode 19)

The Brave and the Bold (Season 3, Episode 8)

Broken Arrow (Season 3, Episode 19)

Green Arrow (Season 4, Episode 1)

My Name is Oliver Queen (Season 3, Episode 23)

Legends of Yesterday (Season 4, Episode 8)

14

Watch the Supergirl/Flash crossover episode. Supergirl is a show that aired in 2015. It follows Kara Danvers, the cousin of Superman, and her attempts to prevent supernatural crime on Earth. The eighteenth episode, World's Finest, features Barry Allen.

15

Watch the Legends of Tomorrow/Flash crossover episodes. Legends of Tomorrow is yet another CW TV show that began in 2016. The following episodes feature the Flash:

Pilot, Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

Fail Safe (Season 1, Episode 5

Star City 2046 (Season 1, Episode 6)

16

Watch the Smallville episode featuring the Flash. It's episode four, and called Run.

Be aware that the Smallville Flash is known as Bart Allen instead of Barry Allen, but has the same powers.

17

Familiarize yourself with the actors that have voiced and portrayed Flash.

You can also memorize the side actors and actresses that are in the Flash movies and TV shows.

18

Purchase Flash merchandise. There are hundreds of many cool shirts, posters, and other things related to the Flash out there. If you have some extra money go check some out.

19

Cosplay. If you're into going to comic con/other cosplay events, go as the Flash.

20

Write fanfiction and fanart.

If you're more of a fanfiction person, use sites like FanFiction.net and Archiveofourown.com to write and post your fanfiction.

If you prefer fanart, visit sites like Tumblr and DeviantArt.com to post your fanart.

21

Collect Lego Flash sets. Display them around your house or room.

22

Purchase Flash toys or figurines, such as the Funko POP!Flash figurines.

There are also many different characters from Flash that appear in Funko POP! form, such as Arrow, the Reverse Flash, and the Flash from the comics.

23

Play Flash video games. He appears most prominently in the Lego DC video games.